What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Tanzania?

Qatar Airways, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Tanzania

What airlines fly to Tanzania?

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tanzania from Chicago according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tanzania. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Tanzania on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Tanzania?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Tanzania are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Tanzania?

As of January 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Tanzania.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Tanzania?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Tanzania.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tanzania?

The required travel and health documents for your Tanzania trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tanzania. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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3:40 pm - 1:40 pm

ORD

DAR

38h 00m

2 stops

3:25 pm - 1:15 pm

DAR

ORD

29h 50m

2 stops

$973United Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16

4:10 pm - 1:40 pm

ORD

DAR

36h 30m

2 stops

3:25 pm - 12:06 pm

DAR

ORD

28h 41m

2 stops

$974United Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Mon, Apr 27

8:05 pm - 10:05 am

ORD

DAR

30h 00m

2 stops

11:35 am - 3:45 pm

DAR

ORD

36h 10m

1 stop

$1,088Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16

8:05 pm - 1:50 pm

ORD

DAR

33h 45m

1 stop

11:35 am - 3:45 pm

DAR

ORD

36h 10m

1 stop

$1,090Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

10:15 am - 6:15 pm

ORD

ZNZ

24h 00m

1 stop

12:05 pm - 8:40 am

ZNZ

ORD

28h 35m

2 stops

$1,126Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 22

9:45 am - 6:15 pm

ORD

ZNZ

23h 30m

1 stop

12:05 pm - 8:40 am

ZNZ

ORD

28h 35m

2 stops

$1,131Ethiopian Air

Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 8

11:25 am - 4:05 am

ORD

JRO

32h 40m

2 stops

2:40 am - 9:40 am

JRO

ORD

63h 00m

2 stops

$1,158Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 15

11:25 am - 1:40 am

ORD

JRO

30h 15m

1 stop

5:05 am - 9:40 am

JRO

ORD

36h 35m

1 stop

$1,183Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29

9:50 am - 10:35 pm

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DAR

27h 45m

3 stops

11:15 pm - 4:36 pm

DAR

MDW

25h 21m

2 stops

$1,254Delta

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Apr 22

1:29 pm - 10:35 pm

MDW

DAR

24h 06m

3 stops

11:45 pm - 6:40 pm

DAR

MDW

26h 55m

2 stops

$1,288Delta

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 16

American Airlines flights from Chicago to Tanzania

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American Airlines

Mar 9

ORD4:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 42m

2 stops

ZNZ7:30 amZanzibar Intl

Mar 16

ZNZ5:15 pmZanzibar Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,245

American Airlines

Mar 5

ORD5:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 01m

2 stops

ZNZ7:30 amZanzibar Intl

Mar 9

ZNZ5:15 pmZanzibar Intl

30h 00m

2 stops

ORD3:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,284

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Tanzania

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 28

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

DAR5:55 pmDar Es Salaam

Mar 8

DAR6:45 pmDar Es Salaam

21h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,125

Ethiopian Air

Mar 19

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 00m

1 stop

ZNZ6:15 pmZanzibar Intl

Mar 22

ZNZ12:05 pmZanzibar Intl

28h 35m

2 stops

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,126

Ethiopian Air

Feb 15

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

DAR5:55 pmDar Es Salaam

Feb 22

DAR12:15 pmDar Es Salaam

28h 25m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,129

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ChicagoDar Es Salaam

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Mon 3/9

3:40 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 3/16

3:25 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$973

ChicagoDar Es Salaam

ORD - DAR

ORDDAR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

4:10 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 4/27

3:25 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$974

ChicagoDar Es Salaam

ORD - DAR

ORDDAR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

8:05 pm-10:05 am

2 stops30h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 3/16

11:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$1,088

ChicagoDar Es Salaam

ORD - DAR

ORDDAR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

8:05 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Dar Es Salaam

Tue 3/17

11:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$1,090

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/19

10:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 3/22

12:05 pm-8:40 am

2 stops28h 35m

$1,126

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

9:45 am-6:15 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 3/8

12:05 pm-8:40 am

2 stops28h 35m

$1,131

ChicagoArusha

ORD - JRO

ORDJRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/2

11:25 am-4:05 am

2 stops32h 40m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Wed 4/15

2:40 am-9:40 am

2 stops63h 00m

$1,158

ChicagoArusha

ORD - JRO

ORDJRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

11:25 am-1:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Wed 4/29

5:05 am-9:40 am

1 stop36h 35m

$1,183

ChicagoDar Es Salaam

MDW - DAR

MDWDAR

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/25

9:50 am-10:35 pm

3 stops27h 45m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 4/22

11:15 pm-4:36 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$1,254

ChicagoDar Es Salaam

MDW - DAR

MDWDAR

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/5

1:29 pm-10:35 pm

3 stops24h 06m

Dar Es Salaam

Mon 3/16

11:45 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,288

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Tanzania

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tanzania?

The cheapest month to fly to Tanzania from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $981, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Tanzania from Chicago during March instead. Flights to Tanzania in March, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $982.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Tanzania?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tanzania from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tanzania for around $1,261 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tanzania from Chicago for as low as $1,037 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Tanzania flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Tanzania flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 10m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to Tanzania takes 18h 10m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Tanzania. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Tanzania.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Tanzania?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Tanzania are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Tanzania?
As of January 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Tanzania.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Tanzania?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Tanzania.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tanzania?
The required travel and health documents for your Tanzania trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tanzania. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Tanzania

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Emirates	PriceFrom $883	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,487 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Delta	PriceFrom $888	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,113 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $892	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $957	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 951 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	PriceFrom $958	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,442 reviews	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $975	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,199 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,032	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,208 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,201	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 293 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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